Photo: ToddC4176 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where New Ashford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Ashford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 01237. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Ashford
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in New Ashford
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.5%, vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. In all, New Ashford runs above Massachusetts on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Massachusetts 18%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
New Ashford keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.4% vs 69.8%) and cholesterol checks (91.8% vs 89.7%). Checkups ↓
Fewer New Ashford adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Massachusetts. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Massachusetts figure falls outside New Ashford’s likely range; New Ashford’s figures come from ZIP code 01237, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 New Ashford adults…
New Ashford runs above MA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
New Ashford is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in New Ashford as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Ashford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of New Ashford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Care in and near New Ashford
No hospital or community health center in New Ashford itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of New Ashford; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How New Ashford adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 New Ashford adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
New Ashford and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | B+ | 31.4% | 10.9% | 13.2% | ZIP 01225 |
| Hancock | — | — | — | — | |
| Adams | B− | 33.2% | 11.3% | 15.9% | ZIP 01220 |
| Lanesborough | B+ | 31.6% | 10.7% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
Hancock: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Ashford adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in New Ashford
Why doesn’t New Ashford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Ashford.
What hospital is closest to New Ashford?
North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation in North Adams, 8.7 miles in a straight line from New Ashford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near New Ashford?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHP Adams Family Dental in Adams, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Ashford.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Massachusetts figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.